Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, March 2021

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 7,8% (R1 845,4 million) in the first quarter of 2021 compared with first quarter of 2020. Residential buildings rose by 13,0% (R1 514,9 million).

                                                                                                

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 28,7% (-R4 866,4 million) in the first quarter of 2021 compared with first quarter of 2020. Decreases were recorded for non-residential buildings (-63,6% or -R4 037,2 million), additions and alterations (‑21,7% or -R746,7 million) and residential buildings (-1,1% or -R82,5 million).